Stovetop Taco Soup (with slow cooker instructions)
This easy and healthy Stovetop Taco Soup is packed with meat, veggies, beans, lots of spices, and a rich tomato broth that will warm you to the bones. Serve with all your favorite taco toppings for a complete and satisfying meal.
Equipment
- 1 large pot 6-7 qt
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb lean ground turkey or lean ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion chopped fine
- 2 carrots peeled and diced small
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper diced small
- 1 (15oz) can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 (15oz) can chili beans with tomato sauce do not rinse or drain
- 1 (10oz) can mild diced tomatoes and green chilis I use Rotel brand
- 1 (8oz) can tomato sauce
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/4-1/2 cup fresh chopped cilantro optional
Seasonings
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp ranch seasoning mix
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot brown ground turkey in olive oil until no longer pink. Stir in veggies and cook until soften, about 5 minutes. Add spices and toast 1-minute.
- Add beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, and chicken stock. Stir to combine and bring to a medium simmer. Cook 10-15 minutes stirring occasionally.
- Stir in lime juice and fresh cilantro. Serve with your favorite taco toppings. See notes for topping ideas.
Slow Cooker Instructions:
- Cook meat and veggies according to stovetop recipe then add to a 6 qt or larger slow cooker.
- Stir in the rest of the ingredients leaving the lime juice and cilantro until the end of the cooking time. Cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8.
Notes
Tips:
Substitutes and add-ins-
- Beans– kidney beans, white beans, pinto beans, garbanzo beans, navy beans
- Veggies– corn, sweet potatoes, zucchini, spinach
- Meat-lean ground beef, chicken, or ground pork
- Taco Seasoning- use a packet of store-bought taco seasoning instead of making your own
- Shredded cheddar or jack cheese
- Avocado or guacamole
- Sour cream
- Radishes
- Green or red onion
- Cilantro
- Black olives
- Crushed tortilla chips
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings: 5 | |
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 236 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 5.5g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat 0.9g | 5% |
| Cholesterol 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium 983mg | 43% |
| Total Carbohydrate 21.3g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.3g | 23% |
| Total Sugars 6.9g | |
| Protein 26.9g | |
| Vitamin D 13mcg | 65% |
| Calcium 66mg | 5% |
| Iron 3mg | 15% |
| Potassium 744mg | 16% |